Tinubu Seeks UN Perm Seat, Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted on bold reforms in the UN Security Council with a view to giving Nigeria and other African countries permanent seats at the council, Tinubu who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stated this while […]
“Verifiable Identity Is Crucial In Ensuring The Right Services And Assistance Goes To The Right People In Need Of Them”, Says President Tinubu As NIN registration Hits 110m
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his commitment to assist the National Identity Management Commission in establishing an efficient digital identity system. This was as the NIMC revealed that the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers has increased to 110 million. The new figure is a 2.39 per cent increase from the 107.34 million that […]
Disruption Looms In Telecom Services As 800 Workers Embark On Strike
Nigeria’s telecom sector risks shutdown as about 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have embarked on strike, threatening to cripple services nationwide. The union, largely contract staff, warned of massive disruptions to telecom operations if its demands were not met, as this would leave millions of subscribers to face a […]
‘Tinubu May Not Last Till December 2024’ – Kemi Olunloyo
A controversial Nigerian Journalist and Blogger, Dr. Kemi Olunloyo, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not last till December 2024 in the midst fuel and economic hikes. Dr. Kemi, who tweeted this via her official X handle on Monday, lamented that Nigerians have continued to suffer fuel price hikes and shortages while also […]
Economic Mismanagement: Buhari Will Be Laughing Now – Reuben Abati
A veteran Journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati, on Monday, said ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will be in his Daura village in Katsina State laughing at the current situation of the country. Abati said it was a gross embarrassment in terms of economic management to […]
VAT Remains 7.5% – Wale Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday, debunked claims that the rate for Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been upwardly adjusted to 10 per cent from 7.5 per cent. In a statement on Monday, Edun clarified that the current VAT rate, as stipulated in the country’s tax laws, remains […]
Petrol Scarcity Set To Worsen As NNPCL Admits $6bn Debt To Petrol Suplliers
Oil giant Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) yesterday admitted that its financial strain may affect the sustainability of petrol supply. Its admittance came on the heels of reports that it is indebted to suppliers to the tune of about $6 billion. According to the reports, supply agents have been reluctant to make the product […]
Federal Government Sets To Shut Culpable Filling Stations as petrol hits N1,000/litre
Many filling stations operated by independent oil marketers have now fixed the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, at between N900 and N1,000/litre. Owners of these stations seem not to care about the cost of the product at retail outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. Petrol prices at NNPC stations […]
Protests: Distance Yourself From Sycophants Around You – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu
While the President’s speech focused on the past, the people are concerned with the present and the future. He should begin by addressing pressing issues such as the exorbitant cost of governance, measures to tackle corruption, the high cost of living, and directing resources effectively towards critical areas like health, education, and poverty alleviation. I […]
Breaking News: DSS Arrests #EndBadGovernance Mobilizer In Abuja
Michael ‘Lenin’ Adaramoye, a mobiliser of the #EndHunger protests in Abuja, has been reportedly arrested in the early hours of Monday by the State Security Service. Mr Adaramoye, who serves as the national coordinator of the Youth Rights Campaign, was reported around 2:00 a.m., according to Omoyele Sowore, a politician and an activist. SSS spokesperson Peter […]